In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Steven Place — a trader who turned an unconventional path into a remarkable career. From cell phone hacking and defense contracting to trading through the chaos of 2008, Steven has spent 15 years mastering momentum and options flow.

Steven explains why Palantir surged, how option flows truly drive price action, and what’s next for small caps, banks, and AI stocks. Packed with lessons on liquidity, narratives, and risk management, this is an episode every serious trader needs to hear.

In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with elite trader Matthew Monaco to unpack one of the hottest small cap months in recent memory. From crypto PRs to WallStreetBets revivals, Matt shares his top trades in July—especially OPEN and FIG—and the psychology behind both his wins and the trades he cut too early. This is a tactical breakdown of setups, emotional discipline, and recognizing market cycles before they shift.

In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam speaks with Jeppez, a trader who’s endured staggering drawdowns — at one point down 73% — only to come back stronger and grow his account from $400,000 to over $2 million. Jeppez shares how he blends algorithmic systems with A+ discretionary setups, why position sizing and uncorrelated strategies matter, and how he’s built a trading life that prioritizes freedom and longevity over quick wins.

In this episode of Trading Takes, host Sam sits down with Yanni Nicolaides — a profitable trader whose journey started as an intern at and elite proprietary trading firm and evolved into independent trading success. Yanni shares how he built his playbooks, why preparation is everything, and how he turned A+ setups into consistent five‑figure wins. His story is packed with lessons about discipline, asymmetric sizing, and adapting to ever-changing market themes.

In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with legendary futures trader Matt "Pax" Kenah for an unfiltered conversation on trading discipline, simplicity, and longevity.

Pax shares how his journey started on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade and evolved into high-level screen trading. Learn how he keeps his edge, scales responsibly, and stays mentally sharp year after year.

Whether you're new to futures or looking to improve consistency in any market, Pax’s wisdom is a must-listen.

In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Jason Tange, one of the founders of AskEdgar.

With a passion for data-driven edge, Jason breaks down how traders can gain an edge using public filings like 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and risk disclosures, especially for small cap stocks. He also shares the philosophy behind AskEdgar, blending AI with deep domain expertise.

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Sam hosts veteran trader Emil Cuzman of Investors Underground in this deep-dive episode of Trading Takes. Emil breaks down his systematic approach to both small caps and large caps, highlighting the key principles that keep him profitable year after year: risk management, structured entries, and disciplined exits.

Whether you’re a day trader or swing trader, this episode is packed with timeless insights that will sharpen your edge.

In this episode of Trading Takes, hosts Sam and Chris are joined by Pradeep Bonde, better known as Stockbee – one of the most insightful minds in trading education. Pradeep dives deep into market breadth, momentum bursts, episodic pivots, and how traders can build sustainable careers by marrying process with creativity.

Learn why "Are breakouts likely to work today?" is the single most important question to ask each morning, how to track volume thresholds and institutional behavior, and how to avoid edge erosion by developing new setups before you need to.

This conversation is a masterclass in long-term trading success, packed with mental models, tactical strategies, and wisdom from decades of experience.

In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Ted Zhang and Connor Bates from Revere Asset Management to break down how they called the top in semiconductors, shorted the market using ETFs like SOXS and FNGD, and avoided the traps many traders fell into this year.

From Nvidia’s topping formation to how to use stage analysis to stay aligned with market trends, this is one of the most tactical and actionable breakdowns you’ll hear this year.

They also share their risk management framework, trend gauge philosophy, and why “sitting on your hands” is not only okay—but often necessary.

In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with trading veterans Russell Valenti and Scott Manzo — two experienced traders with over 60 years of combined experience to discuss how traders can navigate the most volatile markets of our time.

From the dot-com bubble to the 2008 financial crisis, COVID chaos, and today's high-volatility conditions, Russell and Scott share their most hard-earned trading lessons, discuss the mindset needed to survive, and offer actionable tips for traders trying to stay afloat in today’s market.

This episode dives into risk management, emotional resilience, strategic thinking, and more!